Exercise Science
UAC Code 757642
Overview
The Exercise Science major allows students to explore in-depth the area of exercise science through the study of anatomy, physiology, exercise physiology, exercise prescription and biomechanics. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the anatomical and physiological basis of human motion, and the effect of exercise, injury, and disease on human performance in sport, industry and in daily living. Graduates are trained to utilise exercise as an intervention to maintain health and fitness in healthy individuals.
Assumed Knowledge
Domestic school leavers are assumed to have completed at least 2 units of English at HSC level and 4 units of Science and/or Maths. It is strongly recommended that 2 units of Year 12 Chemistry are taken. Students who do not have Yr 12 Chemistry are strongly advised to take the Chemistry Bridging Course offered at UOW in February each year prior to commencing studies.
International students are required to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in all bands of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
Alternative pathways exist for mature age domestic students.
Course Requirements
The Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science) requires the successful completion of 144 credit points of subjects in accordance with the table below.
Subject Code |
Subject Name |
Session |
Credit Points |
Year 1 | |||
Chemistry 1A: Introductory Physical & General Chemistry |
Autumn |
6 | |
Introduction to Behavioural Science |
Autumn |
6 | |
Human Growth, Nutrition & Exercise |
Autumn |
6 | |
Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology I |
Autumn |
6 | |
Molecules, Cells & Organisms |
Spring |
6 | |
Chemistry 1B: Structure & Reactivity of Molecules for Life |
Spring |
6 | |
Psychology of Physical Activity & Health |
Spring |
6 | |
Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology II |
Spring |
6 | |
Year 2 | |||
Principles of Biochemistry |
Autumn |
6 | |
Business Communications |
Autumn |
6 | |
Or |
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Contemporary Public Health Issues |
Autumn |
6 | |
Control Mechanisms Physiology |
Autumn |
6 | |
Foundations of Biomechanics |
Autumn |
6 | |
Musculoskeletal Functional Anatomy |
Spring |
6 | |
Exercise Physiology |
Spring |
6 | |
Clinical Biomechanics |
Spring |
6 | |
Fundamentals of Biostatistics |
Spring |
6 | |
Year 3 | |||
Advanced Exercise Physiology |
Autumn |
8 | |
Exercise Prescription |
Autumn |
16 | |
Motor Control and Dysfunction |
Spring |
8 | |
Research Topics* |
Spring |
8 | |
Cardiorespiratory Physiology* |
Spring |
8 | |
Or other subjects that have been approved by the Course Coordinator | |||
*must be taken if applying for the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology.
Note that this degree has 140 hours of compulsory practicum experience, which must be completed over the three years of the course.
Credit Towards Other Courses
Students intending to apply for the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology should seek yearly academic advice regarding subject selection.
Professional Recognition
The Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science) has been accredited by Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA). Upon graduation, students are eligible to become an Exercise Scientist.
Contact Information
Mr Marc Brown
Course Coordinator
+61 2 4221 3495
marc_Brown@uow.edu.au
Other Information
Other information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/